Speaking to #Surrey residents & representing their views is one of Lisa Townsend’s key roles as your PCC. So it was great to drop by a local meeting in #WestByfleet last week to chat about policing issues in the area & bust some myths about shoplifting! Thanks for having us!

🚨 Applications are being accepted for Legally Qualified Persons (LQPs) to advice police misconduct panels. LQPs play a key role in the trust and confidence of policing. For more information, or to apply, visit surrey-pcc.gov.uk/vacancies

🚨 Knife crime devastates lives. If you know someone carrying a weapon or planning an attack, you don’t have to stay silent. Report what you know 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers. 🌐 crimestoppers-uk.org

❌ Carrying a knife can give people the feeling that they're safe. But those who carry blades are actually more likely to become a victim of knife crime. During Op Sceptre, Commissioner Lisa Townsend has launched Surrey's new knife crime strategy 👇 surrey-pcc.gov.uk/one-life-lost-…

And they call it puppy love 😍 Commissioner Lisa Townsend has met 11 Labrador pups bred by Surrey's internationally-renowned police dog school. The puppies, who made a visit back to the school last week, will begin formal police dog training when they're older🐶

🐏 Dog attacks can cause devastation in rural areas. This summer, Deputy Commissioner Ellie Vesey-Thompson is urging all dog owners to keep their pets on a lead. It comes as lambs were seriously hurt in an "appalling" incident at a farm in Dorking. More here 👇 surrey-pcc.gov.uk/deputy-commiss…

📩 Our monthly newsletter dropped into inboxes this morning. The May edition features stories about: 🚨 Surrey's new knife crime strategy 🚨 A dog attack on lambs at a Dorking farm 🚨 The Force's newest recruits You can read it here 👉 surrey-pcc.gov.uk/newsletter/

⏰ 700 hours 🗣️ 445 conversations 👋 176 visits Surrey's fantastic Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) ensure the rights, wellbeing and dignity of detainees are respected. This Volunteers' Week, Commissioner Lisa Townsend celebrates their work 👇 surrey-pcc.gov.uk/inside-surreys…

A fantastic day at the Epsom Derby - follow Surrey PCC and look out for next weeks’ behind-the-scenes video of policing the largest annual event in Surrey 👮🏽‍♀️👮🏼 🏇

🏇Commissioner Lisa Townsend has gone behind the scenes at Surrey Police's biggest pre-planned operation - the Epsom Derby. Officers, staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to keep the public safe across the weekend. Thank you and congratulations to everyone involved 👏👏

"If you're a victim of fraud, you're a victim of crime." A group of volunteers is working alongside Surrey Police officers to make sure all fraud victims are supported. Commissioner Lisa Townsend recently joined a celebration event for the team 👇 surrey-pcc.gov.uk/victim-of-frau…

Neighbourhood policing is at the heart of what we do in #Surrey to keep communities safe. PCC Lisa Townsend spoke at a conference this week where some exciting work going on this summer was on the agenda. Keep an eye on our channels in the coming weeks for more details! 👮👮‍♂️

☀️ 🌻 Commissioner Lisa Townsend joined Spelthorne Beat (Surrey Police) at the fantastic Shepperton Village Fair at the weekend. Thanks to all those who joined the team at the Community Engagement bus for a chat - we're already looking forward to next year!

🌄 Good luck to all those scaling the Wainwright Peaks in the Lake District tomorrow for LightTheLakes, including Deputy Commissioner Ellie Vesey-Thompson, one of the organisers. The event remembers fallen police officers, and raises money for COPS and PTSD999 👏

🏏 Spelthorne pupils played in the Cop Cup rounders tournament last week. During the event, Spelthorne Beat (Surrey Police) officers and PCSOs played alongside students. Commissioner Lisa Townsend & Deputy Commissioner Ellie Vesey-Thompson joined the fun at Halliford School 👇 surrey-pcc.gov.uk/students-have-…

❗️A3 closure❗️ National Highways is closing the A3 in both directions between the M25 junction 10 Wisley Interchange and the Painshill roundabout at Cobham from 9pm tonight until 6am on Monday 23rd June. 🚗Diversion routes can be found here 👇 nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/sout…

👮‍♀️👮This week, we're celebrating the vital role of Surrey Police's neighbourhood policing teams! During Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action, we thank the officers, PCSOs and volunteers working at the heart of all our communities to keep people safe #NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek